I don't think Halsin and Shadowhearts personal dynamics is very relevant to this discussion. The people invested in Halsin doesn't care much about Shadowheart either way.

But Halsin being a wise old druid who cares for the needs of others and at the same time someone who embodies and embraces rape culture is very inconsistent to me, regardless of whether this involves Shadowheart, Astarion or any other character or situation. It is also in poor taste that this person is forced upon us with no way of keeping him away, like I guess I just have to accept that I have this Steubenville frat boy in my camp now? Are there any Halsin fans on either side of this debate that like how this is designed?(other than the ones who just cover their eyes and ears and deny it or don't see rape culture as a problem)

Edit, to clarify the "evidence" to the case of rape culture to preempt pages of discussion involving willful denial or ignorance:

1. He acts as if he is entitled to sex and takes rejection as a personal insult
2. He assumes consent and approaches sexual discussions with the mindset that everyone's default state is that they want to have sex with him
3. He persists trying to convince people to have sex after they have said no, switching from jovial charm to other more manipulative and insidious tactics
4. He blames his victim for making him horny and gaslights them by re-framing previous interactions as them leading him on

This is far too many red flags to just be brushed off as exaggerated sensitivity or personal dislike. This is problematic.

Last edited by papercut_ninja; 06/10/23 05:54 AM.